Senior Research Associate Traverso Lab
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Job Location:
Cambridge, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General information
Location
Cambridge MA
Ref #
43972
Job Family
Research
Workplace
On-Site
Date published
04/02/2026
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
$81000.00/yr - $113000.00/yr
Description & Requirements
The Senior Research Associate will work within the fabrication team at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard which includes mechanical engineers electrical engineers imaging specialists and micro/nanofabrication experts. Work will encompass the design fabrication and testing of medical devices with a strong emphasis on novel drug delivery systems. This includes hands-on microfabrication 3D printing (SLA and FDM) CNC milling injection molding laser micromachining and other fabrication/testing methods.
Responsibilities
- Work independently to design prototype medical devices and drug delivery systems
- Operate and maintain mechanical fabrication/testing equipment
- Formulate and perform chemical and mechanical characterization of various materials for drug delivery systems
- Execute statistical analysis of experiments with a high degree of confidence
- Summarize and present research results and findings at weekly meetings
- Lead project planning and coordination across multiple device development programs ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Oversee training and onboarding of new team members in fabrication safety protocols and experimental best practices
- Develop and implement advanced fabrication workflows integrating new manufacturing technologies into lab processes
- Support publication preparation with technical input design schematics and preliminary data generation
- Presents monthly updates to our senior leadership and program sponsors
- Act as a resource for the L4TE team in all aspects of microfabrication
- Frequently conduct scientific literature searches in preparation for new projects
- Pursuing a research position post-graduation from an M.S. or equivalent in mechanical engineering biomedical engineering or a related field
- 5 years of relevant experience.
- An ideal candidate will have a research background in biomedical engineering as well as hands-on experience/rapid prototyping skills but training to gain further skills will be available.
Candidates with relevant experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
- Research background in biomedical engineering and hands-on prototyping skills
- CAD/CAM proficiency (SolidWorks or Fusion360)
- Biomedical device design and development experience
- Material characterization skills (biomaterials/plastics Instron testing)
- Additive manufacturing (FDM and SLA)
- Subtractive manufacturing (manual and CNC machining)
- Plastic injection molding (extrusion injection molding compression molding)
- Strong documentation and SOP-writing skills
- Preferred: Drug delivery/pharmaceutical sciences microfabrication Matlab/Arduino programming
- Experience with testing and evaluation in large mammals
The expected base pay range for this position as listed above is based on a 40 hour per week schedule. Broad provides pay ranges representing its reasonable and good faith estimate of what the organization reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary based on factors including but not limited to relevant skills experience education qualifications and other factors permissible by law.
At Broad your base pay is just one part of a comprehensive total rewards package. From day one this role offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental vision life and disability insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and health savings accounts; at least 13 paid holidays; winter closure; paid time off; parental and family care leave; and an employee assistance program among other Broad benefits.
The Broad Institute is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race national origin religion age color sex disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state or federal laws rules or regulations.
Should you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact for assistance.
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Broad Institute is a multidisciplinary community of researchers on a mission to improve human health.
